RIO GRANDE RETURN (EIN 208434340) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TODD LOPEZ

Phone

5054661767

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RIO GRANDE RETURN, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

RECLAIM THE RIO GRANDE WATERSHED BY DIRECT RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES AND BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FUNDRAISING FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE WATERSHED.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $602,889

Program Service Revenue $502,493

Investment Income $8,568

Other Revenue $101,333

TOTAL REVENUE $1,215,283

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,120,927

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,382,970

Other Expenses $359,025

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,479,952

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,215,283	$1,567,708	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,479,952	$1,008,708	+0.5%
Net Income	$-264,669	$559,000	-1.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$160,631

Total Directors

$160,631

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TODD LOPEZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$160,631	$0	$160,631
JUTTA VON GONTARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE HARRIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN HAMILTON	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ADRIAN OGLESBY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM SISK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,215,283	$1,479,952	$889,891	$-264,669
2022	$1,567,708	$1,008,708	$1,084,609	$559,000
2021	$1,134,131	$774,018	$477,687	$360,113
2020	$557,973	$468,939	$161,585	$89,034
2019	$331,494	$332,605	$32,110	$-1,111
2018	$208,489	$213,612	$5,079	$-5,123

RIO GRANDE RETURN